Blues News

Hey gang! Be sure to get down to The Albany Railyard this coming Sunday. It’ll be the last CRBN jam until we find a new home for it. Tas Cru is hosting, so you know it’ll be a barn-burner! See you on Sunday. 1118 Central Ave. Albany. 8 PM. Bring your guitar, of course!

Hooray for the 2015 Blues Showdown Winners! We’ve got a big bluesy congratulations going out to the Amy Ryan Band and Andrew Wheeler! Amy Ryan Band took home the prize for blues band, and Andrew Wheeler is wearing the duo/solo crown. On to Memphis!

The Sunday Night Blues Jams will now be held at The Albany Rail Yard, 1118 Central Ave., Albany. [Google Maps Link] As always, the host band starts at 8, and the jam starts about 9. No cover charge, but tips are highly encouraged and go to the host band. For full info about the Jam, […]

The 2014 Blues Band Showdown was a marathon night of music at the Roadhouse Grille last Saturday, with entrants in both the Band and Solo/Duo category competing on the same night. Fade To Blues won the band category in a tight competition with less than 20 points (out of 150) separating the contestants. Leslie Barkman […]

Fred Shapiro, an oncologist and accomplished blues harmonica player passed away last week. Fred was a frequent visitor to the Sunday night jams in the Bourbon St. era, and fronted Mojo Lightning, who competed in Colossal Contenders and performed at the Albany Blues Festival. The Times Union ran a great article detailing his many interests […]

A day last weekend was a memorable one for many. The 2nd Annual Benefit to honor Pat Tiernan was held again this year @ Smokin’ Joe’s Bar-b-que, and music along with smiles and a few tears filled a few hours on a sunny afternoon. The event was attended by friends, family, and other folks who […]